B40 Reading Circle - Fediverse Clone Wars
- Virtual (see link)
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Thursday 22 October 2026 from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm (EDT)
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- http://meet.jit.si/B40ReadingCircleOct1
- Public link: https://gath.io/bhj0XL9FUOTl1oHV4X1jb
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Fediverse address:
@bhj0XL9FUOTl1oHV4X1jb@gath.io
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About
Make sure to read this ahead of time: https://thenewleafjournal.com/fediverse-clone-wars-and-decentralized-social-media/
A lot of people are frustrated with big social media platforms. Some are turning to the Fediverse, a collection of decentralized "alternative" platforms which try to replicate the design of social media big-hitters with none of the issues surrounding control. Others argue that simply copying existing social media designs will end up copying their problems. This article dives into that debate.
Discussion Questions:
- What would you say is the big problem with large social media platforms?
- What has been the main legacy/impact of the Fediverse?
- Are the Fediverse and Small Web philosophies at odds?
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